Description

Schneider 18638 | NG125 – circuit breaker – NG125N – 3P – 50A – C curve

Technical Specifications

  • Manufacturer: Schneider Electric

  • Product Name: NG125N Circuit Breaker

  • Reference Number: 18638

  • Number of Poles: 3P (Three Pole)

  • Rated Current: 50 Amperes

  • Tripping Curve: C Curve

  • Rated Voltage: Up to 400/415V AC

  • Breaking Capacity: Typically up to 25kA (depends on model variant and standard)

  • Standard Compliance: IEC/EN 60947-2

  • Mounting: DIN rail or backplate mounting

  • Terminal Type: Screw terminals

  • Operating Frequency: 50/60 Hz

  • Degree of Protection: IP20 (when installed inside a proper enclosure)

  • Dimensions: Standard modular width (usually 6 modules for 3P)

  • Mechanical Life: Up to 20,000 operations

  • Electrical Life: Up to 10,000 operations

Key Features

  1. High Breaking Capacity
    Designed to interrupt high short-circuit currents safely without damaging the circuit breaker or the installation.

  2. C Curve Tripping
    Suitable for general-purpose loads with moderate inrush currents such as motors, transformers, and lighting systems.

  3. Reliable Three-Pole Design
    Offers protection across all three phases, ensuring balanced disconnection in case of fault.

  4. Robust and Durable Construction
    Built to withstand harsh conditions in industrial environments with long mechanical and electrical lifespan.

  5. Flexible Mounting Options
    Can be easily installed on DIN rails or backplates, making it suitable for various panel designs.

  6. Visible ON/OFF Indicator
    Allows for easy identification of the breaker’s status for maintenance and operation.

  7. Accessory Compatibility
    Compatible with a wide range of accessories such as auxiliary contacts, shunt trips, and under-voltage releases.

  8. Certified Quality
    Complies with international standards (IEC/EN 60947-2), ensuring safety and performance.

Applications

  • Industrial Electrical Panels
    Ideal for heavy-duty protection in industrial machinery, equipment, and large power panels.

  • Commercial Buildings
    Used to protect circuits in office buildings, shopping malls, and data centers.

  • Power Distribution Boards
    Suitable for main or sub-distribution boards in medium to large electrical systems.

  • Motor Control Centers (MCCs)
    Provides protection for motor feeders and associated control circuits.

  • Renewable Energy Systems
    Can be integrated into the electrical protection of solar PV arrays and other renewable systems.

  • Infrastructure Projects
    Used in electrical installations for airports, hospitals, factories, and utilities.

Additional information

brands

Schneider Electric

Specifications

Main
Range of product NG125
Range Acti9
Product name Acti9 NG125
Product or component type Miniature circuit-breaker
Device short name NG125N
Device application Distribution
poles description 3P
Number of protected poles 3
[In] rated current 50 A at 40 °C
Network type DC AC
Trip unit technology Thermal-magnetic
Curve code C
Breaking capacity 20 kA Icu at <= 375 V DC conforming to EN/IEC 60947-2 10 kA Icu at 500 V AC 50/60 Hz conforming to EN/IEC 60947-2 20 kA Icu at 440 V AC 50/60 Hz conforming to EN/IEC 60947-2 25 kA Icu at 380...415 V AC 50/60 Hz conforming to EN/IEC 60947-2 50 kA Icu at 220...240 V AC 50/60 Hz conforming to EN/IEC 60947-2
Utilisation category Category A conforming to IEC 60947-2
Suitability for isolation Yes conforming to IEC 60947-2
Complementary
Network frequency 50/60 Hz
[Ue] rated operational voltage <= 375 V DC 380...415 V AC 50/60 Hz 500 V AC 50/60 Hz 220...240 V AC 50/60 Hz 440 V AC 50/60 Hz
Magnetic tripping limit 8 x In
[Ics] rated service breaking capacity 37.5 kA 75 % conforming to EN/IEC 60947-2 - 220...240 V AC 50/60 Hz 18.75 kA 75 % conforming to EN/IEC 60947-2 - 380...415 V AC 50/60 Hz 15 kA 75 % conforming to EN/IEC 60947-2 - 440 V AC 50/60 Hz 7.5 kA 75 % conforming to EN/IEC 60947-2 - 500 V AC 50/60 Hz 20 kA 100 % conforming to EN/IEC 60947-2 - <= 375 V DC
[Ui] rated insulation voltage 690 V AC 50/60 Hz conforming to EN/IEC 60947-2
[Uimp] rated impulse withstand voltage 8 kV conforming to EN/IEC 60947-2
Contact position indicator Yes
Control type Manual tripping test Toggle
local signalling ON/OFF indication Trip indicator
Mounting mode Clip-on
Mounting support 35 mm symmetrical DIN rail
Mounting position Vertical
Comb busbar and distribution block compatibility YES
9 mm pitches 9
Height 103 mm
Depth 81 mm
Width 81 mm
Net weight 0.72 kg
Mechanical durability 20000 cycles
Electrical durability 10000 cycles
Provision for padlocking Padlockable
Locking options description Integrated padlocking
Connections - terminals Tunnel type terminals1.5…50 mm² rigid Tunnel type terminals1…35 mm² flexible
Wire stripping length 20 mm
Tightening torque 3.5 N.m
Earth-leakage protection Separate block
Environment
Standards EN/IEC 60947-2
IP degree of protection IP20 conforming to IEC 60529
IK degree of protection IK05 conforming to EN/IEC 62262
Pollution degree 3 conforming to IEC 60947-2
Overvoltage category IV
Tropicalisation 2 conforming to IEC 60068-1
Relative humidity 95 % at 55 °C
Ambient air temperature for operation -30…70 °C
Ambient air temperature for storage -40…70 °C
Packing Units
Unit Type of Package 1 PCE
Number of Units in Package 1 1
Package 1 Height 8.6 cm
Package 1 Width 12.4 cm
Package 1 Length 12.7 cm
Package 1 Weight 758.0 g
Unit Type of Package 2 S03
Number of Units in Package 2 18
Package 2 Height 30.0 cm
Package 2 Width 30.0 cm
Package 2 Length 40.0 cm
Package 2 Weight 14.13 kg
Contractual warranty
Warranty 12 months

Main Document

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Main Document

Data Sheet : Download

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